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Second Life Lawsuit Heads to Federal Court

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the rubbed-the-wrong-way dept.

Conlaw writes "A former plumbing contractor who has made a new career selling virtual cyber sex toys in the virtual world of Second Life, has now brought suit against another player who is allegedly copying and selling a device called the Sex Gen. The plaintiff, whose avatar is known as 'Stroker Serpentine,' is seeking the real name of the copycat entrepreneur. The reporter describing the lawsuit included commentary from a cyber law professor whose university maintains a virtual Supreme Court in the Second Life world."

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  1. USA laws don't apply there by spineboy · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    And I hate the fact that people will try to enforce said laws in Second Life. Since when are there copyright laws, patent laws, etc in Second Life?

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  2. A tip of the cap to our readers in England by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    while America celebrates Independence Day, we hope our readers in Great Britain are enjoying celebrating FAIL DAY, the day when our forefathers told their forefathers to shove it up their tight British asses. America: we're not your bitches like Australia (sorry mates). Poofters, enjoy FAIL DAY.